What I meant is that if she seems "out of it", just ask her why and tell you why you thought she seemed "down" or whatever. Just ask her. Otherwise, you can make up stuff in your head, even unconsciously, about the whys and whats.

Everything is sounding great, Hope. She is tearing down that wall. Your patience is paying off. Cherish your relationship. So many on this board would die for the chance you got.